Social Tech Brewing Co.

Both the recent event on "Drupal Dialogs and Drafts" (which has catalized a Toronto Drupal Users Group) and July's "Cool Tools" session brought out more technical folks. However, as always, we managed to keep it light and fun and easy-to-access.

In usual last-minute fashion, I’d like to announce the occurrence of a July 7th Social Tech Brewing gathering. After a brief hiatus in June to enjoy the first appearance of summer, we’re back and ready to resume pro-social activities of all sorts!

This month, as an Ode to the Interweb, the gathering will feature a distributed and spontaneous discussion of “cool tools” that deserve your attention – from free and open-source PBXs and voice-over-IP phones to Web services and Wacom tablets – you’re sure to learn about at least one new thing (or site, or something!).

I’ve asked a few folks to kick off the evening with short (bring the gong) monologues about their favourite new-new thing. And, as usual, the floor will be open for you to share your favourites too.

THEN … AT 7PM SHARP … WE’LL HEAD DOWN THE STREET TO THE ABOVE THE CLOUDS LAUNCH PARTY (http://abovetheclouds.tv)

Above the Clouds is an innovative, e-mail delivered, alternative travel show that explores concepts of transcendence through a series of Canadian interactive shorts. The producer, Mark Greenspan, is a friend of Social Tech Brewing and has invited us out for the launch.

More details are available (and please RSVP) at Upcoming.org.

On May 5th, the Social Tech Brewing Co. regulars got together for some libation and cheer at the Embassy in Kensigton Market. It was a chance to catch up on the "social," and go light on the "tech."

About 30 people came out, including new faces from Bryght and Enboard.com.

Maybe somebody took photos!?

Over 60 people turned out for one of our most popular events in Toronto to date. The topic was "WirelessToronto: a community wireless network for Toronto."